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Dr. Shirley Shih, MD

Colorectal Surgery
3.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Woodbury, NY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Shirley Shih, MD

Dr. Shirley Shih, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Woodbury, NY. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 21 years of experience. They graduated from Albany Medical College - Union University and is affiliated with Riddle Memorial Hospital, Huntington Hospital, South Shore University Hospital and Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Shih an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Shih works at Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties at Woodbury in Woodbury, NY with other offices in Glen Cove, NY, Greenlawn, NY, Smithtown, NY and Babylon, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Intestinal Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shih's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties at Woodbury
    321 Crossways Park Dr Ste B, Woodbury, NY 11797 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 470-1450
  2. 2
    Northwell Health
    101 Saint Andrews Ln, Glen Cove, NY 11542 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 496-2752
  3. 3
    Northwell Health Physician Partners at Huntington
    284 Pulaski Rd, Greenlawn, NY 11740 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 271-1608
  4. 4
    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery and Smith Institute for Urology at Smithtown
    222 E Main St Ste 211, Smithtown, NY 11787 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 584-4999
  5. 5
    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery at Babylon
    400 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 470-1450

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Riddle Memorial Hospital
  • Huntington Hospital
  • South Shore University Hospital
  • Crozer-Chester Medical Center

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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction

Treatment frequency



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Excision of Anal Tags Chevron Icon
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Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft) Chevron Icon
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    About Dr. Shirley Shih, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1770718397
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Albany Medical College - Union University
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Shirley Shih, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shih is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shih has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shih works at Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties at Woodbury in Woodbury, NY with other offices in Glen Cove, NY, Greenlawn, NY, Smithtown, NY and Babylon, NY. View the full addresses on Dr. Shih’s profile.

    Dr. Shih has seen patients for Anal or Rectal Pain and Intestinal Obstruction, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shih on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Shih. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shih.

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